The Random Thoughts of Louis Schmier

      Well, the Lilly-South conference was over. It was an interesting conference for me. It was my first outing since the pneumonia. None of the usual on-the-go frenetic attending of session after session, giving my presentations, having on-going intense conversations, night time schmoozing. On orders from “the boss,” reinforced by the concern of my friends, [...]

      Boy, do I realize what it means to be healthy. Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with pneumonia. It’s one of the plagues that are ravaging both the town and campus. My doctor/friend put me under literal house arrest for two weeks. Susan lovingly, but sternly, strapped on an ankle bracelet. You don’t mess [...]